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SAN FRANCISCO
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Notice of Hearing
&
Agenda
Commission Chambers, Room 400
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
12:30 PM
Regular Meeting
Commissioners:
Karl Hasz, President
Andrew Wolfram, Vice President
Aaron Hyland, Richard S.E. Johns, Ellen Johnck, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman
Acting Commission Secretary:
Jonas P. Ionin
Hearing Materials are available at:
Website: http://www.sfplanning.org
Planning Department, 1650 Mission Street, 4th Floor, Suite 400
Planning Information Center, 1660 Mission Street, 1st Floor
Voice recorded Agenda, only: (415) 558-6320
Audio Recordings are available at:
Website: http://www.sfplanning.org
Video Recordings are available at:
Website: http://sanfrancisco.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=166
Disability accommodations available upon request to:
commissions.secretary@sfgov.org or (415) 558-6309 at least 48 hours in advance.
Hearing Procedures
The Historic Preservation Commission holds public hearings on the first and third Wednesday, of most months. The full hearing schedule for the calendar year and the Commission Rules & Regulations may be found online at: www.sfplanning.org.
Public Comments: Persons attending a hearing may comment on any scheduled item.
v When speaking before the Commission in City Hall, Room 400, please note the timer indicating how much time remains. Speakers will hear two alarms. The first soft sound indicates the speaker has 30 seconds remaining. The second louder sound indicates that the speaker’s opportunity to address the Commission has ended.
Sound-Producing Devices Prohibited: The ringing of and use of mobile phones and other sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a mobile phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices (67A.1 Sunshine Ordinance: Prohibiting the use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices at and during public meetings).
For most cases that are considered by the Historic Preservation Commission, after being introduced by the Commission Secretary, shall be considered by the Commission in the following order:
1. Presentation by Staff;
2. Presentation by the Project Sponsor’s Team (which includes: the sponsor, representative, legal counsel, architect, engineer, expeditor and/or any other advisor) for a period not to exceed ten (10) minutes, at the discretion of the Chair;
3. Public testimony from supporters of the Project not to exceed three (3) minutes, at the discretion of the Chair;
4. Presentation by Organized Opposition recognized by the Commission President through written request prior to the hearing for a period not to exceed ten (10) minutes, at the discretion of the Chair;
5. Public testimony from opponents of the Project not to exceed three (3) minutes, at the discretion of the Chair;
6. Staff follow-up and/or conclusions;
7. Public comment portion of the hearing shall be closed and deliberation amongst the Commissioners shall be opened by the Chair;
8. A motion to approve; approve with conditions; approve with amendments and/or modifications; disapprove; or continue to another hearing date, if seconded, shall be voted on by the Commission.
Every Official Act taken by the Commission must be adopted by a majority vote of all members of the Commission, a minimum of four (4) votes. A failed motion results in the disapproval of the requested action, unless a subsequent motion is adopted. Any Procedural Matter, such as a continuance, may be adopted by a majority vote of members present, as long as the members present constitute a quorum (four (4) members of the Commission).
Hearing Materials
Each item on the Agenda may include the following documents:
· Planning Department Case Executive Summary
· Planning Department Case Report
· Draft Motion or Resolution with Findings and/or Conditions
· Public Correspondence
Materials submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission prior to a scheduled hearing will become part of the public record only when the materials are also provided to the Commission Secretary and/or Project Planner. Correspondence may be emailed directly to the Commission Secretary at: commissions.secretary@sfgov.org.
Persons unable to attend a hearing may submit written comments regarding a scheduled item to: Historic Preservation Commission, 1650 Mission Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94103-2414. Written comments received by the close of the business day prior to the hearing will be brought to the attention of the Historic Preservation Commission and made part of the official record.
Advance Submissions: To allow Commissioners the opportunity to review material in advance of a hearing, materials must be received by the Planning Department reception eight (8) days prior to the scheduled public hearing. All submission packages must be delivered to1650 Mission Street, Suite 400, by 5:00 p.m. and should include fifteen (15) copies.
Day-of Submissions: Material related to a calendared item may be distributed at the hearing. Please provide ten (10) copies for distribution.
Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review.
Members of the public are not required to provide personal identifying information when they communicate with the Commission or the Department. All written or oral communications, including submitted personal contact information, may be made available to the public for inspection and copying upon request and may appear on the Department’s website or in other public documents.
For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 409; phone (415) 554-7724; fax (415) 554-7854; or e-mail at sotf@sfgov.org.
Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Task Force, the San Francisco Library and on the City’s website at www.sfbos.org/sunshine.
San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance
Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code Section 21.00-2.160] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94102; phone (415) 252-3100; fax (415) 252-3112; and online http://www.sfgov.org/ethics.
Accessible Meeting Information
Commission hearings are held in Room 400 at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place in San Francisco. City Hall is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and is accessible to persons using wheelchairs and other assistive mobility devices. Ramps are available at the Grove, Van Ness and McAllister entrances. The wheelchair lift at the Polk Street entrance is currently under repair.
Transit: The nearest accessible BART station is Civic Center. Accessible MUNI Metro lines are the F, J, K, L, M, N, T (exit at Civic Center or Van Ness stations). MUNI bus routes also serving the area are the 5, 6, 9, 19, 21, 47, 49, 71, and 71L. For more information regarding MUNI accessible services, call (415) 701-4485 or call 311.
Parking: Accessible parking is available at the Civic Center Underground Parking Garage (McAllister and Polk), and at the Performing Arts Parking Garage (Grove and Franklin). Accessible curbside parking spaces are located all around City Hall.
Disability Accommodations: To request assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters, readers, large print agendas or other accommodations, please contact the Commission Secretary at (415) 558-6309, or commissions.secretary@fgov.org at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.
Language Assistance: To request an interpreter for a specific case during the hearing, please contact the Commission Secretary at (415) 558-6309, or commissions.secretary@fgov.org at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.
Allergies: In order to assist the City in accommodating persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, please refrain from wearing scented products (e.g. perfume and scented lotions) to Commission hearings.
For language assistance or to request an assistive device for a hearing, please call 415-558-6309. Please make requests at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.
SPANISH:
Agenda para la Comisión de Preservación de Edificios y Lugares Históricos (Historic Preservation Commission). Si desea asistir a la audiencia, y quisiera obtener información en Español o solicitar un aparato para asistencia auditiva, llame al 415-558-6309. Por favor llame por lo menos 48 horas de anticipación a la audiencia.
CHINESE:
歷史保護委員會議程。聽證會上如需要語言協助或要求輔助設備，請致電415-558-6309。請在聽證會舉行之前的至少48個小時提出要求。
TAGALOG:
Adyenda ng Komisyon para sa Pangangalaga ng Kasaysayan (Historic Preservation Commission Agenda). Para sa tulong sa lengguwahe o para humiling ng Pantulong na Kagamitan para sa Pagdinig (headset), mangyari lamang na tumawag sa 415-558-6309. Mangyaring tumawag nang maaga (kung maaari ay 48 oras) bago sa araw ng Pagdinig.
RUSSIAN:
Повестка дня Комиссии по защите памятников истории. За помощью переводчика или за вспомогательным слуховым устройством на время слушаний обращайтесь по номеру 415-558-6309. Запросы должны делаться минимум за 48 часов до начала слушания.
ROLL CALL:
President: Karl Hasz
Vice-President: Andrew Wolfram
Commissioners: Aaron Hyland, Ellen Johnck, Richard S.E. Johns, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman
A. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, members of the public may address the Commission on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission except agenda items. However, for items where public comment is closed this is your opportunity to address the Commission. With respect to all other agenda items, your opportunity to address the Commission will be afforded when the item is reached in the meeting. Each member of the public may address the Commission for up to three minutes.
The Brown Act forbids a commission from taking action or discussing any item not appearing on the posted agenda, including those items raised at public comment. In response to public comment, the commission is limited to:
(1) responding to statements made or questions posed by members of the public; or
(2) requesting staff to report back on a matter at a subsequent meeting; or
(3) directing staff to place the item on a future agenda. (Government Code Section 54954.2(a))
B. DEPARTMENT MATTERS
1. Director’s Announcements
2. Review of Past Week’s Events at the Planning Commission, Staff Report and Announcements
3. Landmark Designation Work Program Quarterly Report
C. COMMISSION MATTERS
4. President’s Report and Announcements
5. Consideration of Adoption:
· Draft Minutes for October 2, 2013
Adoption of Commission Minutes – Charter Section 4.104 requires all commissioners to vote yes or no on all matters unless that commissioner is excused by a vote of the Commission. Commissioners may not be automatically excluded from a vote on the minutes because they did not attend the meeting.
6. Commission Comments & Questions
· Disclosures.
· Inquiries/Announcements. Without discussion, at this time Commissioners may make announcements or inquiries of staff regarding various matters of interest to the Commissioner(s).
· Future Meetings/Agendas. At this time, the Commission may discuss and take action to set the date of a Special Meeting and/or determine those items that could be placed on the agenda of the next meeting and other future meetings of the Historic Preservation Commission.
D. REGULAR CALENDAR
7. 2011.1306E (JEANIE POLING: 415/575-9072)
1634-1690 PINE STREET PROJECT – North side of Pine Street between Franklin Street and Van Ness Avenue, Lots 007, 008, 009, 010, and 010A, Assessor’s Block 0647 – Commission Review and Comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR).The project site is occupied by five vacant one- to two-story buildings that comprise the entire Pine Street Auto Shops Historic District and a parking lot. The proposed project would merge the six lots into one parcel, demolish most of the existing five buildings, and construct a 130-foot-tall 353,360-gross-square-foot building containing 262 residential units in two 13-story towers, 5,600 square feet of commercial use on the ground and second floors, and one level of below-grade parking for 245 vehicles and 91 bicycles. Three of the existing building façades would be restored and incorporated into the proposed project. The project site is within the NC-3 (Moderate-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District, the Van Ness Automotive Special Use District, and a 130-E Height and Bulk District. The DEIR finds that implementation of the proposed project would lead to significant and unavoidable project-level and cumulative impacts on historic architectural resources.
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the DEIR to frame written comments on the adequacy of the DEIR, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
8. (TIM FRYE 415/575-6822)
SPUR/SAN FRANCISCO HERITAGE HISTORIC PRESERVATION REPORT – Members of the SPUR/Heritage Historic Preservation Task Force will give an Informational Presentation of its report on the City’s Historic Preservation Program and recommendations to improve related City processes.
Preliminary Recommendation: None - Informational Only
9. 2013.0693A (SHELLEY CALTAGIRONE: 415/558-6625)
940 GROVE STREET, north side between Steiner and Fillmore Streets. Assessor’s Block 0798, Lot 010. Request for Certificate of Appropriateness to (1) modify the configuration and location of a new garage approved under HPC Motion No. 0147; (2) modify the location of window and door openings at the north and east facades previously approved; (3) replace windows at all facades with wood-framed, dual-glazed windows to match the historic configurations; (4) replace the historic wood siding at the north façade with a simplified board and trim pattern; (5) reinstall a window at the west gable end at the attic level to match the previous condition; and, (6) raise the height of the railing at the eastern roof deck previously approved to 42”. Please note that many of the proposed changes have already been completed and that the applicant is requesting that the Commission legalize the work performed without the benefit of a permit. The subject property is a contributing building within the Alamo Square Historic District. The property is zoned RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) and is in a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
10. 2012.1197A (KELLY WONG: 415/575-9100)
302 GREENWICH STREET / 1531 MONTGOMERY STREET, north side of Greenwich Street and at the end of Montgomery Street. Assessor’s Block 0079, Lots 004 & 005. Request for Certificate of Appropriateness to (1) restore original roofline at south elevation of main building; (2) replace non-historic windows and doors at detached building; (3) remove existing non-historic concrete wall and wrought gate and install a redwood fence and gate; (4) replace non-historic wood doors throughout the property; (5) repair the third floor roof deck; (6) restore the exterior brick stairway including repairing the awning; and, (7) general exterior restoration including repairs to the wood shingles, crenellated wood parapet and moldings, and painting. Please note that items 1-4 were included in a previously approved Certificate of Appropriateness (Case No. 2007.06553A) which addressed work cited within a Notice of Violation for work executed without benefit of permit. The subject property is City Landmark No. 121, Julius’ Castle. The property is zoned RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) and is in a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
11a. 2013.0576U (SUSAN PARKS: 415/575-9101)
1019 MARKET STREET, east side of Market Street between 6th and 7th Streets. Assessor’s Block 3703, Lot 076. Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a Mills Act historical property contract. The Mills Act authorizes local governments to enter into contracts with owners of private historical property who, through the historical property contract, assure the rehabilitation, restoration, preservation and maintenance of a qualified historical property. In return, the property owner enjoys a reduction in property taxes for a given period. Designated as a Category II (Significant) building under Article 11 of the Planning Code, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributor to the Market Street Theater Loft District, the seven-story building was constructed in 1909 by the McDonough Estate Company, and designed by architect George Applegarth, to house the Eastern Outfitting Company. The subject property is within in a C-3-G (Downtown General) Zoning District and 120-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve
11b. 2012.0679U (SUSAN PARKS: 415/575-9101)
2250 WEBSTER STREET, east side of Market Street between Broadway and Pacific Streets. Assessor’s Block 0580, Lot 013. Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a Mills Act historical property contract. The Mills Act authorizes local governments to enter into contracts with owners of private historical property who, through the historical property contract, assure the rehabilitation, restoration, preservation and maintenance of a qualified historical property. In return, the property owner enjoys a reduction in property taxes for a given period. Designated City Landmark No.38 under Article 10 of the Planning Code, the three-story-over-basement, masonry residence was built in 1896 by William Bourne, President of the Spring Valley Water Company and designed by architect Willis Polk in the classical Revival style. It is located in a RH-2 (Residential- House, Two Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve
11c. 2013.0582U (SUSAN PARKS: 415/575-9101)
3769 20TH STREET, south side of 20th Street between Dolores and Guerrero Streets. Assessor’s Block 3607, Lot 062. Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a Mills Act historical property contract. The Mills Act authorizes local governments to enter into contracts with owners of private historical property who, through the historical property contract, assure the rehabilitation, restoration, preservation and maintenance of a qualified historical property. In return, the property owner enjoys a reduction in property taxes for a given period. Designated as a contributor to the Liberty-Hill Landmark District under Article 10 of the Planning Code, the two-story-over-basement, frame residence was built in 1871 in the Italianate style. It is located in a RH-2 (Residential-House, Two Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve
12. 2013.1426U (JONATHAN LAMMERS: 415/575-9093)
1 KEARNY STREET, west side between Market and Geary streets, in Assessor's Block 0312, Lot 031. Request for Review and Comment on the nomination of the property to the National Register of Historic Places. Historically known as the Mutual Savings Bank, the subject property is a Category I (Significant) building located within the Kearny-Market-Mason-Sutter Conservation District; C-3-O (Downtown Office) and C-2-R (Downtown Retail) Districts; and 150-X and 80-130-F Height and Bulk Districts.
Preliminary Recommendation: Send resolution of findings in support of the nomination, subject to revisions, to California OHP to approve nomination of the subject property to the National Register
Adjournment
Appeals
The following is a summary of appeal rights associated with the various actions that may be taken at a Historic Preservation Commission hearing.
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Case Type
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Case Suffix
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Appeal Period*
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Appeal Body
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Certificate of Appropriateness
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A
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30 calendar days
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Board of Appeals**
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CEQA Determination - EIR
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E
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20 calendar days
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Board of Supervisors
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Permit to Alter/Demolish
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H
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30 calendar days
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Board of Appeals**
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**An appeal of a Certificate of Appropriateness or Permit to Alter/Demolish may be made to the Board of Supervisors if the project requires Board of Supervisors approval or if the project is associated with a Conditional Use Authorization appeal. An appeal of an Office Allocation may be made to the Board of Supervisors if the project requires a Conditional Use Authorization.
For more information regarding the Board of Appeals process, please contact the Board of Appeals at (415) 575-6880. For more information regarding the Board of Supervisors process, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at (415) 554-5184 or board.of.supervisors@sfgov.org.
Challenges: Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge, in court, the approval of (1) a Certificate of Appropriateness, (2) a Permit to Alter, (3) a Landmark or Historic District designation, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Historic Preservation Commission, at, or prior to, the public hearing.
